Estonian president congratulates China on success of Beijing Olympics29/8/2008 17:10

Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves yesterday congratulated China on
the complete success of the Beijing Olympic Games when he met with China's new
ambassador to his country.During his meeting with Chinese Ambassador Huang
Zhongpo, Ilves also congratulated China for winning 51 gold medals to top the
gold medal tally. The president wished China a success in hosting the Sept. 6-17
Paralympic Games.Ilves hailed the steady development of ties between Estonia
and China in recent years, describing China as Estonia's good friend and good
partner.Estonia attaches great importance to its friendly and cooperative
relations with China, hoping to enhance exchanges and bilateral cooperation in
all fields, he said.He reiterated that the Estonian government adheres to
one-China policy.The new Chinese ambassador presented his credentials to
President Ilves on the same day.